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BillHR 6472 · 119

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Introduced
Dec 4, 2025
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Allows students from US territories to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities in the United States. Expands access to higher education for students from these areas.

Sponsored By

James C. Moylan
Republican · Guam · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 4, 2025
  2. Mar 9, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  3. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects students from US territories, such as Guam, who would pay lower tuition rates to attend public colleges and universities in the United States. It potentially increases access to higher education for these students, making it more affordable for them to attend college.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 60%
Latest floor voteMar 4, 2026
35172

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (5)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicEducation
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 9, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.